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Patent GB-190103567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Bows for Violins.
Inventor: CONKLIN WILLIAM DAVID
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-03-23
Abstract: 3567. Conklin, W. D., and Weltmer, C. E. Feb. 19. Violins and like instruments.-The invention relates to bows, and consists in providing an adjustment for the hair within the nut as well as the ordinary one for the nut itself. The nut E is moved in the ordinary way by a screw C and nut G. Inside the nut there is a similar device for moving a block K to which the hair S is attached. The block K is enclosed within a ferrule J, against the bottom of which the hair is pressed by a wedge T driven into a slit in the block. The lower part of the nut is covered by a sliding plate U, held in place by a screw W, the front of which is formed into a ferrule enclosing the projecting end of the nut. The . screw L which actuates the block K is operated by a finger-piece Q, and is supported by a sleeve O . which can be adjusted so as to suit the position of the nut. The separate adjustments for the nut and the hair allow the former to be placed so as to give the bow the correct balance.
Patent GB-190105392-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Spring Wheels for Cycles, Motor Cars and similar Vehicles.
Inventor: MORTON WILLIAM CHARLES
Filed: 1901-03-14
Granted: 1902-06-07
Abstract: 5392. Morton, W. C. March 14. Spring wheels; axle-boxes; dust-excluders; hubs. -Relates to spring hubs of the type shown in section in Fig. 2, and in elevation, with the endplate removed, in Fig. 1. The axle e is supported on ball-bearing bosses c connected by a tube d, and over each boss is placed a free frame formed by two flat rings k held together by studs j. On to the studs are hooked the inner ends i of blade springs h, which are so long that they have to be bent in order to insert them into the shallow boxshaped ends a of the outer member b of the hub The ends of the hub are finally closed by securing plates m to the outer member. In modifications, the spring-carrying frames may be integral with the bosses c, the springs may taper towards' their outer ends, and a number of springs of various lengths may be grouped to act as one compound spring. Building wheels.-The springs may be inserted into the outer member of the hub by means of the apparatus shown in plan in Fig. 7. The spring- carrying frame is supported on a plate in the centre of the apparatus, so that the outer ends of the springs bear against the heads r carried on radial screw-threaded spindles r' passing through pinions r<3>. The pinions are prevented from translation by arms r', and are rotated by an annular gear-wheel t operated by means of the handle t<4>. Rotation of the pinions moves the heads r radially to compress the springs, and allows them to be placed in position in the hub. In a modification, the springs are compressed within a band, one end of which is fixed and the other end is passed round a pulley to a source of power. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The Provisional Specification describes a tyre formed of crushed cork, pith, or the like, bound together by varnish, and encased in a leather or like cover protected by a metal tread.
Patent GB-190108372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators
Inventor: HADDAN HERBERT JOHN
Filed: 1901-04-23
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 8372. Haddan, H. J., [Adams & Westlake Co.]. April 23. Acetylene.-Relates to generators in which the water is sprinkled, or drips, on to the carbide, and is described as applied to the apparatus described in Specification No. 10,994, A.D. 1900. A plurality of carbide receptacles 13 are superposed in a cell 10 having a nipple 11 through which water enters and the gas is delivered. Each receptacle 13 is bowl-shaped, and is provided with external guide-lugs 19, 20 engaging the inner sides of the cell 10, and with internal lugs 18 supporting a perforated cover 14 having a flange 15. The cover 14 of one receptacle 13 is preferably attached to the bottom of the receptacle next above it. The perforations 16 in the covers 14 are flanged upwardly as shown at 17. When one receptacle 13 is full, the water overflows, and passes through the perforated cover into the next. Perforations 21 are preferably made above the level of the carbide.
Patent GB-190108703-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ships' Berths.
Inventor: BAIRD ANDREW HENRY
Filed: 1901-04-27
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 8703. Baird, A. H. April 27. Berths.-The horizontal members 2 are so articulated by means of the engagement of hooks 4 thereon with cups or sockets 3 on the vertical posts 1 that the berths may be arranged or angled to conform with the shape of the space available for their location, as shown in the plan view, Fig. 4. Sleeves 5 with bayonet-slot attachments may be provided on the posts 1 to hold the hooks 4 in contact with the cups 3, and the upper ends of the posts may be secured by sleeves 16, also formed with bayonet-slot fittings. The posts 1 may, however, be entirely supported from the lower deck by means of stays. The rectangular frame 9, which carries the laths or the chains and springs, consists of four angle-bars, pin-jointed at the ends, and provided with brackets 10 for fitting over the members 2<1>. Where the berths are divided off by panels into portable rooms, the panels 12 are carried from the cups or sockets on the posts 3 by hooks on the metal fittings 14,
Patent GB-190110320-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Tool Holder, for Planing Shaping Slotting and like Machines, with Two Tools, for Cutting in both Forward and Return Motions.
Inventor: WICKSTEED JOSEPH HARTLEY
Filed: 1901-05-18
Granted: 1902-08-18
Abstract: 10,320. Wicksteed, J. H. May 18. Tool - hodders ; planing and shaping.-A toolholder for planing, shaping, slotting, and like machines is constructed to carry two tools, so that the machine may cut during each stroke. The tool-holder is of the type described in Spacification No. 13,051, A.D. 1885, and has two long sockets B to receive the tools J. Each socket has a trunnion C mounted in a bracket A<1> on a plate A, provided with bolt-holes a, a<1> for securing it in position. The trunnions are held in place by lock-nuts C', C<2>, Fig. 4, clip rings D connected to springs being secured to the nuts C' to hold the sockets normally in the cutting position, in which position they abut against stops A', A<5> and a common stop A<3>, and are held against lateral play by tapered projections b, b<1> on the sockets engaging corresponding recesses in the stops or vice versÔ. The tools are held in place by screws k and adjusted laterally by screws h, j. The bracket A' may be formed with a shank instead of with the plate A.
Patent GB-190114326-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steam-turbines
Inventor: STUMPF JOHANN
Filed: 1901-07-13
Granted: 1902-06-12
Abstract: 14,326. Stumpf, J. July 13. Milling ;making turbines and reaction-wheels.- Turbines of the impact-wheel type are fitted with steam admission rings c, Figs. 2 and 3, in which the tangential ports n are formed by means of two milling-cutters of different radii so that a central constriction h is produced in each port.
Patent GB-190120895-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Rapid Separation of Wort from Dregs, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: MEULEMEESTER EMIL DE
Filed: 1901-10-18
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 20,895. Meulemeester, E. de. Oct. 18. Drawings to Specification. Brewing.-Finely-ground malt cm be used in brewing by submitting the mash to filtration in a special apparatus. The malt dregs left behind in the filters are mashed again until they are exhausted.
Patent GB-190125861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alarum Clocks.
Inventor: JUNGHANS ARTHUR
Filed: 1901-12-18
Granted: 1902-04-03
Abstract: 25,861. Junghans, A. Dec. 18. Illuminated clocks; alarms.-A light is given while the alarm is sounding. The driving-spring of the alarm is wound up by one turn of a key square c, upon which is a finger d to strike a stop-pin p, both in the winding up and the running down. The circuit of an electric lamp is completed while a pin k on the disc e of the finger is rubbing an incomplete f l a t ring u, v fixed by a stem f.
Patent GB-190202568-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Typewriting Machines.
Inventor: LEMBLE JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-01-31
Granted: 1903-03-31
Abstract: 2568. LemblÚ, J. Jan. 31. Type-writers.-Relates to type-wheel machines in which the impression and carriage feed are effected by means of electromagnets. In the Figures, a denotes the paper-carriage and b, b<1> the feed-rollers. The carriage feed rack a<1> engages with a pinion a<2> on the shaft of the escapementwheel s. A rubber-covered bar z serves as a platen or impression surface. The type-cylinder c is provided with apertures, through which slide short bars c', Fig. 7, which bear types on their end faces. The impression is made by means of a type armature F<1>, and springs c<2> return the type bars after the impression has been made. Change of case is effected by shifting the type-cylinder vertically in the usual way by means of keys A, B. At its lower end the type-cylinder shaft d bears a pinion f meshing with a toothed sector g or a shaft h. The shaft h carries a flexible key or lever C, and a toothed wheel i meshing with a pinion i<1>. The pinion i<1> is secured to a steel index-dial D provided with angular indentations m<3>. The gearing is such that the dial D and type-cylinder c always rotate through identical angles. The key C is moved towards the right or left until the character to be printed comes opposite to the detent-pawl m<2>, which is normally held away from the dial by a spring n. The key C is then depressed, the spring rod o pulling the detent m<2> into the notch in the dial and accurately positioning both the dial and type-cylinder. Immediately afterwards the pin c<1> makes contact with a segmental plate c<2>, and closes the circuit of the electromagnet G which effects the carriage feed. The magnet G attracts the armature G', and the pawl G<2> throws back the detent pawl t, and allows the escapement-wheel s to turn through the distance between two teeth, the carriage being thus advanced through one letter space. At the end of this movement a toothed contact wheel r, co-operating with a contact spring w, closes the circuit of the electromagnet F and effects the impression. Contact is broken at r when the circuit of the magnet G is opened and the pawls G', t resume the normal position. The spacing key P either closes a circuit through the magnet G or otherwise effects the release of the escapementwheel s.
Patent GB-190202771-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Covering Arrangement for Outside Seats
Inventor: ROSE DAVID JOHN MILLER
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 2771. Rose, D. J. M. Feb. 4. Aprons and seat protectors.-Relates to covers for omnibus and like outdoor seats. Each cover comprises a light frame, composed of side-bars a, b connected by a cross-bar c and having eyes in which are pivoted bars e, to which pieces g of carpet or cloth are nailed. As shown in Fig. 1, the cover is held loosely in place by a strap o which is passed round the bar c and the central strip of the seat. The seat may be recessed at q to support the ends of the bars e. When the seat is required for use, the cover is turned up agaiust the back rail m, as shown.
Patent GB-190204822-A (GB)
Title: A New Biscuit
Inventor: HUGHES ALFRED
Filed: 1902-02-26
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 4822. Hughes, A. Feb. 26. Biscuits.-A biscuit sandwich is formed of two or more ordinary biscuits and cheese of a plastic or pasty composition, or cheese rolled or otherwise formed into a paste and mixed with butter, pepper, salt, vinegar, mustard, &c. if desired, or hard cheese coated with this cheese paste. In a modification, one or both biscuits for a two-biscuit sandwich are formed with recesses for the cheese.
Patent GB-190206521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers
Inventor: SCHLEHR JOSEPH ANTHONY
Filed: 1902-03-17
Granted: 1902-08-14
Abstract: 6521. Schlehr, J. A. March 17. Locomotive-type boilers.-The front end of a continuous flue forms the firebox, and is cut away at 5 to communicate with the ashpit. It is con- nected to the cylindrical shell through the medium of a bent frame 11, 12, shown separately in per- spective in Fig. 4. The flue, which is preferably conical, is fitted with a spiral baffle, as shown.
Patent GB-190213189-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Portable Dark Chambers for Photographic Purposes.
Inventor: LAMBERT JOSEPH
Filed: 1902-06-10
Granted: 1903-03-19
Abstract: 13,189. Lambert, J. June 10. Dark boxes.-Relates to a portable dark box for changing, developing, and fixing &c. plates. The box is shown in section in Fig. 2. The box is fitted with non-actinic windows B, C, and L, and the hands are inserted through sleeves H to manipulate the plates. Vessels 0 containing developers &c. are placed at one end of a shelf E, on which the developing - dish is supported, the fixing-bath being placed at P underneath the shelf. A lamp may be placed on the shelf M. When not in use, the windows are closed by shutters G, S, and M. The developing - dish 5, Fig. 3, is a shallow transparent dish, supported on springs 6 in a frame having a reflector 2, which throws the light up through the bottom of the dish. The dark box is fitted with supply and waste pipes for admitting and running off liquids. When packed up, the fixing-bath is fixed at T under the windows B, C.
Patent GB-190216782-A (GB)
Title: Game Indicating and Scoring Device
Inventor: KOBROW ADOLF
Filed: 1902-07-29
Granted: 1902-11-27
Abstract: 16,782. Kobrow, A. July 29. Scoring and marking.-Relates to electrical apparatus for indicating the number of skittles knocked over in playing the game of nine-pins &c. Each skittle k is provided with a projection i on its base, which is adapted to enter a hole in a plate b let into the surface on which the game is played. Under each plate are arranged two contacts/, g, which are forced together when the skittle is in position. All the contacts are arranged in series with a battery and a galvanometer, and at each pair of contacts a resistance is arranged as a shunt, as shown. When all the skittles are in position, the current is shortcircuited by the contacts, and the galvanometer points to zero. When skittles are knocked over, the corresponding contacts separate, and the current passes through the resistances, thus deflecting the galvanometer to an extent proportionate to the number of resistances put in circuit. The galvanometer needle is carried by a volute spring, which tends to keep it at the zero. The tension of this spring can be adjusted, by a nut and screw.
Patent GB-190220828-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines or Apparatus for Screwing and Unscrewing the Automatic Holders of Machines for the Hackling of Flax or other Fibrous Materials.
Inventor: MACKIE JAMES
Filed: 1902-09-24
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 20,828. Mackie, J., and Kirk, R. Sept. 24. Bolts, screwing into place.-Relates to mechanism for driving the screwing and unscrewing spindle a for the automatic holders of heckling-machines for flax &c. The spindle a carries a bevel-wheel r gearing with a bevel-wheel f on a shaft to which the wheels d, e are fixed. The wheel d drives, through wheels d', d<2>, a wheel d<3>, which is fixed to pulley h loose on the shaft k, and the wheel e drives a wheel e<1> fixed to a pulley h', which is also loose on the shaft k. A loose pulley g, mounted on the shaft k between the pulleys h, h', is normally driven by a belt b from a pulley l on a main shaft m, and a pivoted belt fork lever n is actuated by a cam o, on a shaft driven from the shaft m, so as to move the belt b on to one or other of the pulleys h, h<1>, and thus rotate the spindle a in one direction or the other, as, and at the times, required. In a modification, a double-ended friction block or cone feathered in the shaft m is oscillated, by a pivoted lever actuated by the cam o, so as to engage with one or other of two friction-wheels loosely mounted on the shaft. Each wheel carries a spur-wheel, gearing through a train of wheels with a wheel on the shaft k, which is thus driven in one direction or the other according to the position of the friction block.
Patent GB-190222306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Manufacture of Garden Deck and other Chairs and Seats and the Mode of Fitting Up of same.
Inventor: ASHFORD CHARLES
Filed: 1902-10-14
Granted: 1903-08-20
Abstract: 22,306. Ashford, C. Oct. 14. Chairs; seats.-Relates to the adaptation of hoods, similar to those described in Specification No. 24,766, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Road vehicles], to garden, deck, and other chairs and seats. Arms or levers C are formed in one with or are attached to the side pieces A of the framework carrying the hood B. The arms are pivoted to the chair frame, and have rollers C' working on pins at the ends of the arms. Flat or curved metal or wooden springs E are secured to the chair frame, so as to bear upon the rollers and hold the hood in the open or closed position. Instead of a flat spring, a spiral spring may be employed, one end being attached to the arm and the other to a sliding connection on the chair frame. Or springs may be dispensed with, and a friction joint employed. The joint may be governed by a spring, fly-nut, or other device. The Provisional states also that, when flat springs are employed, they may be provided with corrugations to receive the roller and hold the hood in definite positions. A mosquito curtain may be arranged so that it may be drawn across the front of the hood.
Patent GB-190223170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Knitting Machines.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM EDWARD
Filed: 1902-10-23
Granted: 1903-11-23
Abstract: 23,170. Evans, W. E., [Soc. Regley et Fils et Cie.]. Oct. 23. Straight-bars knitting-machines.- Relates to a machine of the " Cottons type, in which a complete stocking can be made without transferring. Each division of the machine has the central part b of its needle-bed hinged on pivots e, and the third needles h outwards from this central part b are carried on separate sliding angle-bars i. On the completion of the leg, points 15, carried by sliding sleeves r on a bar s connected with the ordinary fashioning-mechanism, take the loops from the needles h, are shogged one needle space by a rod u, lever W, and cam Z, and replace the loops on the next needles. A bar n is now automatically shogged till its hooks o engage over ledges l, m on the bars i and on a locking-bar f. At the next rise of the needle-bar, the needles h from which the loops have been removed remain down out of action, as shown in Fig. 4, and the locking-bar f also remains down, leaving the hinged part b of the bed free to turn on its pivots. When making the heel tongues, "Jacob's ladders " are formed in the spaces vacated by the needles h, and the instep needles yield to the presser so as not to form loops. On the completion of the heel tongues, they are removed by hand, the needles h and the bar f are automatically returned to their normal positions, and the "J acob's " ladders are readily placed on the needles, as indicated on the right of Fig. 7. The foot is now narrowed as usual, and the work becomes of the form shown in Fig. 9. The sinkers corresponding to the central part of the needle-bed are automatically disconnected from the sinker-operating bar when making the heel tongues, in order to prevent damage by contact with the instep fabric.
Patent GB-190224281-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Band Saws for Cutting Metals.
Inventor: CLIFTON CHARLES HENRY
Filed: 1902-11-06
Granted: 1903-09-10
Abstract: 24,281. Clifton, C. H. Nov. 6. Sawing.-In a band-saw machine, a column or beam c, turning about a pivot d, carries the bearings of two pulleys a, b, round which the saw passes. The pulleys a, b may be in one plane or at any angle. The work f is placed on a table g, and the edge of the saw is turned to it by means of adjustable guides k, l. Teeth on the wheel b gear with a pinion h on a spindle i carrying fast and loose belt pulleys j ; or the machine may be driven by hand. The saw is pressed towards the work by means of a hand-lever, or by a weighted cord m, passing over a pulley n, attached to which is a ratchet-wheel p ; or the feed may be effected by the main shaft through suitable gearing. The saw passes through a well s containing soapy water or other lubricant. The bearing of the pulley a and, consequently, the tension of the saw can be adjusted by means of a screw r. The machine may be single or multiple.
Patent GB-190225232-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fire Alarm Posts
Inventor: BROWN ALFRED CHARLES
Filed: 1902-11-17
Granted: 1903-09-17
Abstract: 25,232. Brown, A. C. Nov. 17. Clocks combined with fire alarms and posts; synchronizing - apparatus. -A fire-alarm post or call-point is rendered conspicuous by combining with it a clock, Fig. 1, having a dial facing each way, or a silvered glass or other bright ball, Fig. 4, surrounded by a disc marked " Fire Alarm " and made of silvered, opal, or ruby glass or enamelled metal. The call mechanism may be of the kind described in Specification No. 3618, A.D. 1888, [Abridgment Class Electric telegraphs &c.]; the clock may be of the ordinary kind with the pendulum swinging in the post, or an electric clock may be used, synchronized by means of a shunt circuit from the electric fire-alarm.
Patent GB-190227141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Travelling Cranes
Inventor: REUTER WOLFGANG
Filed: 1902-12-09
Granted: 1903-10-22
Abstract: 27,141. Reuter, W. Dec. 9. Cranes; lifting-dogs.-Relates to travelling cranes more especially for conveying pigs, ingots, and the like to furnaces, introducing and withdrawing them, and laying them on the bearing- rollers of the proper rolling-train. The arm for carrying the ingot is attached to the vertical centre rod by a pin joint, the motor 2 being used for raising or lowering the centre rod by means of a worm and a worm-wheel, the hub of which is screwed and engages a screw 5. The screw is prevented from rotating by a key fixed in the liner 8, a long keyway being cut in the screw. The tubular extension 7 is connected to the screw by means of an eye-bolt, which passes through the bracket 6. The eye-bolt is screwed at its upper end, to which is fitted a plate, resting on ball bearings. A second motor, fixed adjacent to the motor 2, is used for rotating the extension 7, through the medium of a worm and worm-wheel, on a shaft carrying at its lower end a pinion which gears with the wheel 12, long keyways being cut in the tube 7. A socket 15 is attached to the lower end of the extension by the pin joint 16. To the rear portion of the socket is fixed a platform carrying a motor 19, which works the hydraulic pump 20 for actuating the pressure-rod 21, by which means the ingot is gripped. The arm 22 is separate ; thus it can be easily replaced when burnt or damaged. The motor 19 has a friction clutch for putting the shaft 24 in or out of gear, this shaft carrying a pinion which gears with the wheel 25, by which means the arm can be rotated so that the ingot may be placed on any of its faces. The upper portion of the fork 17 is chamfered or cut away slightly, as shown by the dotted line, to allow the arm 14 to rotate slightly in a vertical plane, in order to obviate danger should the arm strike against the furnace or other obstacle.
Patent GB-190228664-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Window-operating Devices.
Inventor: LOVELL ALBERT KINGMAN
Filed: 1902-12-29
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 28,664. Lovell, A. K. Dec. 29. Window opening and closing apparatus.-A number of windows are opened and closed simultaneously by means of two rods or pipes 5, 6, Fig. 3, operated by a pinion and racks, and connected by links 13, 12 to the windows, which are pivoted at the centres of their sides. The joints 8, 9 are made universal, as shown in Fig. 4, the joint at the window consisting of a swivelling fork 19; or the rods may be ball-jointed or the like. These joints are alternately above and below their corresponding rods, in order to avoid twisting. The brackets or guides 7 are fitted with friction rollers arranged for square, triangular, round, or other rods. In a modification, shown in Fig. 13, adapted for a single rod, the collar 9<a> has a tail and roller 23 bearing against the window sill.